… Paeonia caucasica is native to the Caucasus Mountains region, where it grows in forests, along forest margins, and … a crinkly texture; the flowers have a bluish caste. They thrive in sun or part shade, grow to 2 feet tall and are hardy to zone 4. Peonies are popular garden plants, known for their …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ‘Ostfriesland’ is an upright clump-forming perennial known for its compact form, long bloom period, purple stems … violet-purple flowers. The lance-shaped light green leaves are aromatic and the foliage grows to 10 inches tall. From June through September, the plant produces tubular flowers, extending the plant height to 18 inches. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies and the plant tolerates dry …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Growing to 2' in height, this plant has bright glossy green, finely divided leaves. Use painted daisy in … Note: This plant was previously known as Chrysanthemum coccineum. Single flowers each 2" to 3" in diameter appear in shades ranging from white to red in the early summer. The painted daisy is so named because its flowers are multicolored and look as if an artist has completed a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Mow lawn at 2 to 2½ inches, removing one-third or less of the leaf blade. Leave grass clippings on the lawn to return nutrients to the soil, or add them to compost heap. Rake clippings slightly if they are … a pre-emergent weed killer in the same area. Fertilize lawn in mid-May if necessary. Late fall is a preferable time to fertilize. Monitor for weeds and hand pull or spot treat accordingly. …
Type: Plant Info
… daylily blooms scarlet with a green throat. The flowers which measure 5½ inches appear in mid to late season and are delightfully fragrant. Chicago Comanche will add a splash of color to any garden. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and … The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Aureus sweet mockorange is mostly grown for its foliage which emerges as golden in the spring and darkens to charteuse in the warmer months. It bears fragrant white flowers in late spring to early summer which are attractive to pollinators. This shrub grows to about eight feet tall …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This Missouri/Arkansas native is a clump-forming perennial that grows to a height of 8” with a similar spread. The deep blue to purple, three-petaled flowers last only for a day, but open in succession on the plant from …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… bears dense spikes of red buds which open from the top down into deep violet flowers from July to September on strong, upright stems. Smaller, branching lateral spikes create a candelabra-like effect when in full bloom. Red Arrows grows to about 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide and has lance-shaped leaves that surround the stems. Easy to … to moist, well-drained soil in full sun. A good background plant in the perennial bed, it is attractive to butterflies. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Hibiscus ' Berrylicious' has rose pink to lavender flowers with deep red eyes. The flowers are huge, 9 inches across, with ruffled petals that overlap. It stands 4-5 feet high and blooms in mid summer to early fall. The leaves are dark green and similar to maple leaves. It is attractive to hummingbirds and bees while resistant to deer. The name Hibiscus came from the …
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… Did you know you can grow kiwis right in your own back yard? The fruit of 'Weiki' kiwi vine is a cousin of the familiar grocery store kiwis. The berries have the same sweet-and-citrus … in nutrients like vitamin C than fuzzy kiwis. 'Weiki' is a German cultivar that's hardy down to -35, and very vigorous. You can get both male and female vines of this cultivar. The male will … pruning and strong support...left unchecked, the vines can reach 40 feet. A note of warning to cat owners: kiwi vine smells like catnip to cats, and they may harm foliage or dig at the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
